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Post by Speed Racer 65 Wed 02 May 2018, 1:42 am

We all are going to have to get busy if we are going to keep up with Mr H. ....

I started this one this week. Base of gold then the red and several coats of clear. I need to find some "Trans Am" decals in gold for the sides. I plan to wet sand this and clear it again before a rigorous polishing.

I got some resin wheels for this build.

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Post by kpnuts Wed 02 May 2018, 6:56 am

I love the trans am and I LOVE that colour

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Post by RetiredMike Wed 02 May 2018, 1:56 pm

Color and decal look awesome.
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Post by GaryDainton Wed 02 May 2018, 3:40 pm

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Post by dublin boy Wed 02 May 2018, 10:51 pm

Nice stance and gorgeous wheels Mitch.
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Post by Skid Thu 03 May 2018, 3:17 am

I agree with Shay Mitch, stance and wheels are spot on!!! So is the paint.

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Post by harron68 Sat 05 May 2018, 9:27 pm

Bright,deep red. Nice Trans-Am.

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Post by Mr Hirakawa Tue 08 May 2018, 11:58 am

Great stuff. Putting a base colour down really makes the final coat stand out. Have you cleared over the decals? I wouldn't dare, I have enough grief with clear coating as it is.
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Post by dublin boy Tue 08 May 2018, 7:38 pm

You can always do a test on a decal Dave, I've never really had a problem with acrylic clear, (tamiya or Halfords or Holts or Promatic) over decals as long as they're bet onto the car with Microsol.
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Post by disabled modeler Sat 19 May 2018, 10:37 am

That is just beautiful Mitch...! man does it make me miss my old 75 I once owned... 1972 Pontiac Trans Am 396455068

Maybe someday Ill find a 75 Firebird model or promo to make a replica of her to have...?

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Post by KatsZenJammer Sun 27 May 2018, 4:30 pm

Awesome paint job! That colour and tone are just gorgeous and totally highlights the Firebird decal in a perfect way.
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Post by Tom Louis Fri 01 Jun 2018, 4:32 pm

Beautiful Paint! What kit is this from?
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Post by Speed Racer 65 Wed 06 Jun 2018, 3:28 pm

Thanks gents, I haven't been at the bench much.  This was going to be a box stock build... but you know me... changing to EFI on the engine and sticking a 68 Corvette IRS on the rear now.1972 Pontiac Trans Am 20180537
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Post by RetiredMike Thu 07 Jun 2018, 1:42 pm

Interesting! popcorn
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Post by Dirkpitt289 Fri 08 Jun 2018, 2:04 pm

The color is stunning and the flaming chicken really sets it off
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Post by KatsZenJammer Sun 10 Jun 2018, 6:09 pm

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Post by kpnuts Tue 12 Jun 2018, 8:11 pm

Don't understand the technicalities of what you said but it's looking good.

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